Comparison

iStreamX vs IPTV Streams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iStreamX

This app allows you to stream live TV channels from around the world by entering custom IPTV links. Organize your favorite channels, track your viewing history, and cast streams directly to your TV.

Highlights
  • Stream custom IPTV links
  • Organize channels with labels
  • Interactive viewing history
  • Personalized favorites list
  • Seamless casting support (Google Cast, AirPlay)
  • Built-in browser for link discovery
Features
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Discover Endless IPTV Streaming! Your All-in-One Solution for Live TV Channels Transform your streaming experience with our IPTV app, designed for flexibility, convenience, and user customization. Enter your favorite IPTV links, organize channels with personalized labels, and enjoy seamless playback with casting options. Easily access your viewing history, share links, and stay connected with live TV from around the world—all within one app. Key Features: Stream Custom Links: Enter any IPTV link in the Stream tab to start watching your preferred channels. Save your favorite channels for quick access. Interactive History Tab: Keep track of your previously entered links in the History tab. Label links for easy identification, share them with friends, or remove any unneeded entries. Favorites: Save channels you love in your personalized Favorites list, making it easy to revisit the content you enjoy most. Seamless Casting Support: Cast directly to your TV with Google Cast and AirPlay, now accessible while watching a stream. In-App Browser: Use the built-in browser to find new IPTV links, copy them, and paste directly into the Stream tab. How It Works: Stream Custom Links: Start by entering any IPTV link in the Stream tab to load and view the channels it provides. Manage History: Every link you enter is saved to History, where you can label, share, or delete it for quick and easy access. Favorites: Save your preferred channels to your Favorites list for seamless navigation and easy retrieval. Cast and AirPlay: Enjoy smooth playback on your TV with easy-access Cast and AirPlay buttons while watching a stream. Why Choose This App? Our IPTV app is built to prioritize user choice and flexibility. With powerful search, casting options, and a customizable interface, this app is ideal for IPTV enthusiasts who want control over their streaming experience. Download today to bring the world of IPTV to your fingertips!

About

IPTV Streams

Features
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IPTV Streams – Your Smart IPTV Player for iPhone & iPad Enjoy live TV, video-on-demand, and your personal M3U streams directly on your iOS device – all in a modern, user-friendly interface. Whether from your IPTV provider or public streams, IPTV Streams keeps everything in one place. Features: • Support for M3U playlists • Built-in, high-performance IPTV player • Supports HTTP, HLS, RTMP, UDP streams and more • iCloud synchronization – Channel lists and favorites stay up to date on all your Apple devices. • Dark Mode support • Channel logos, favorites, and fullscreen playback • Clean channel management • Sort, search, and filter your channels • Add and manage multiple M3U sources • EPG support planned for future versions Note: This app does not include any pre-installed content or channels. It is designed to play user-provided M3U playlists or publicly accessible IPTV sources. Users are solely responsible for the content they add. A paid subscription is required to play content. All subscription plans include a free trial. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iStreamX4 screens
IPTV Streams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iStreamX at daily against IPTV Streams's fortnightly. iStreamX also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iStreamX sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and IPTV Streams sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStreamX ships an update daily, IPTV Streams fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iStreamX versus IPTV Streams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStreamXIPTV Streams
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developergaurav kumarDenis Leupold

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iStreamX

One-time2
  • iStreamX$4.99
  • iStreamX- IPTV$4.99
3 purchases

IPTV Streams

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$3.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is iStreamX free?
iStreamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Streams free?
IPTV Streams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStreamX or IPTV Streams have ads?
Neither iStreamX nor IPTV Streams shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStreamX or IPTV Streams?
iStreamX ships an update daily, and IPTV Streams fortnightly. Most recently, iStreamX was updated on September 27, 2026 and IPTV Streams on October 10, 2026.

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